So I'm posting this here because I know that quite a few people affiliated with different shops in Cozumel post in this forum. Rather than send out a massive amount of emails, this is by far, the easier, more time effective option.
I am looking into getting my AOW. I was going to do it at home, but I leave for work 2 weeks before my LDS offers the class. A little background: I'm an entertainment for Carnival, and going to be heading to the Destiny in April. I'm looking to do my AOW either in late April/May (it's going to depend on my schedule). The ship docks in Cozumel every other Saturday from 1pm-10pm. I also own my own gear with the exception of a weight belt and a tank. I did my OW in Cozumel last year and all of my dives so far have been in Cozumel.
So what I want to know is:
Your shop:
How much is your AOW? Does it include books and boat dives? If not, what is the additional cost?
Do you need a minimum number of students?
What advanced topics do you offer?
Do you go to certain sites for certain topics?
How would the class work? Would I just go out with a group of divers and an instructor and complete my cert. dives?
Sometimes the ship may be late or may not be able to dock for some reason. How much advance notice do you need if the ship is going to be late/not there. Obviously, I will let you know as soon as I know, but sometimes emergencies happen.
Any other information you can offer would be greatly appreciated. If anyone else on the board has done their AOW with a shop in Coz., please feel free to post your experiences. What I don't want to see is people bashing other shops.
Thanks
Rivers
I am looking into getting my AOW. I was going to do it at home, but I leave for work 2 weeks before my LDS offers the class. A little background: I'm an entertainment for Carnival, and going to be heading to the Destiny in April. I'm looking to do my AOW either in late April/May (it's going to depend on my schedule). The ship docks in Cozumel every other Saturday from 1pm-10pm. I also own my own gear with the exception of a weight belt and a tank. I did my OW in Cozumel last year and all of my dives so far have been in Cozumel.
So what I want to know is:
Your shop:
How much is your AOW? Does it include books and boat dives? If not, what is the additional cost?
Do you need a minimum number of students?
What advanced topics do you offer?
Do you go to certain sites for certain topics?
How would the class work? Would I just go out with a group of divers and an instructor and complete my cert. dives?
Sometimes the ship may be late or may not be able to dock for some reason. How much advance notice do you need if the ship is going to be late/not there. Obviously, I will let you know as soon as I know, but sometimes emergencies happen.
Any other information you can offer would be greatly appreciated. If anyone else on the board has done their AOW with a shop in Coz., please feel free to post your experiences. What I don't want to see is people bashing other shops.
Thanks
Rivers